sawyerpip wrote:Heading to Berlin today for the weekend, we've got a rough idea of things to do (walking tour, natural history museum, TV tower, Hertha Berlin match), but any specific recommendations from any GRcaders who have been before?

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For food I recommend these places...

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebab. Really strawberry floating tasty. You need to get a kebab in Berlin anyway, but this was sublime. Also next to a good currywurst place.

Doyum Grillhaus. In a bit of a gritty part of the city but we really enjoyed our meal. I had kebab on top of soft aubergine.

Scheers Schnitzel by Eastside Gallery Berlin Wall was a pleasant surprise. Lovely schnitzel sandwiches with various toppings. I had classic and my gf had chilli.

Leibhaftig is a microbrewery that does German style tapas small plates. Very nice beer.

smurphy wrote:You've mentioned it but Berlin's NHM is awesome. Keep an eye out for the poor taxidermy.

We did the natural history museum today, there was a lot of taxidermy. Felt a bit sad for Bobby the gorilla, he only lived to be nine years old. The dinosaur fossils were amazing though, especially the brachiosaurus and Tristan the t-rex.

We went to the zoo afterwards and it was a bit strange seeing live animals instead of stuffed ones

SandyCoin wrote:Mustafa's Gemüse Kebab. Really strawberry floating tasty. You need to get a kebab in Berlin anyway, but this was sublime. Also next to a good currywurst place.

I never thought I would wait an hour in line for a kebab, but I did today. Absolutely fantastic though, great recommendation.

Only one day left in Berlin now, there's so much left to see and do. Managed to get tickets for Hertha Berlin v RB Leipzig tomorrow evening so am looking forward to that.

Is there some kind of cheap deal to Japan going on? Every time I go on Facebook some new person is going to/is in Japan. It's like when all of a sudden everyone started going to Iceland a year or 2 ago.

SandyCoin wrote:Is there some kind of cheap deal to Japan going on? Every time I go on Facebook some new person is going to/is in Japan. It's like when all of a sudden everyone started going to Iceland a year or 2 ago.

That is good. But is there a reason it's getting cheaper? Everyone was going to Iceland due to that cheap airline that was introduced (I think). I'm just surprised Tokyo seems to randomly have become the place everyone is going to this year.

Anyway, me and my gf are planning a multi destination trip. Possibly the Balkans. We loved Croatia so want to see a bit more of that area, especially as it's good value. Anyone have any advice, or a good route, or trains etc?

From Hamburg there are flights to Macedonia for €28 which seems rather good. Obviously need to see if the place it gets into is worth it or easy to get to other places.

SandyCoin wrote:Anyway, me and my gf are planning a multi destination trip. Possibly the Balkans. We loved Croatia so want to see a bit more of that area, especially as it's good value. Anyone have any advice, or a good route, or trains etc?

I did a tour by a guy called Bata, at Hostel Majdas in Bosnia, and it was one of the best and most memorable things I've ever done in my life. If there's even a chance you'll do it don't look anything up, just go.

Anyway, me and my gf are planning a multi destination trip. Possibly the Balkans. We loved Croatia so want to see a bit more of that area, especially as it's good value. Anyone have any advice, or a good route, or trains etc?

From Hamburg there are flights to Macedonia for €28 which seems rather good. Obviously need to see if the place it gets into is worth it or easy to get to other places.

I was planning on spending two days in Paris next week Monday to Wednesday but deciding to call it off because Im too busy at work. I only booked the eurostar for £60 return so no major loss. Just don't feel like going there on my own. I haven't even booked the hotel yet.I'll just stay in London instead over the weekend and return Monday. Think i got carried away with the cheap eurostar tickets on offer at the time...but the seat offer seems to still be on lol

Anyway, me and my gf are planning a multi destination trip. Possibly the Balkans. We loved Croatia so want to see a bit more of that area, especially as it's good value. Anyone have any advice, or a good route, or trains etc?

From Hamburg there are flights to Macedonia for €28 which seems rather good. Obviously need to see if the place it gets into is worth it or easy to get to other places.

Anyway, me and my gf are planning a multi destination trip. Possibly the Balkans. We loved Croatia so want to see a bit more of that area, especially as it's good value. Anyone have any advice, or a good route, or trains etc?

From Hamburg there are flights to Macedonia for €28 which seems rather good. Obviously need to see if the place it gets into is worth it or easy to get to other places.

When is it cheapest to book flights? Is there a specific day of the week and time that you search for flights?Recently I noticed that Thursdays I have found cheap flights. I am going to Hong Kong in July and yesterday saw flights for £455 on Lufthansa but today they have gone up to £605. Absolutely gutted I didn't book...not sure if to book tonight or wait until next Thursday hmmm

No:1 Final Fantasy Fan wrote:When is it cheapest to book flights? Is there a specific day of the week and time that you search for flights?Recently I noticed that Thursdays I have found cheap flights. I am going to Hong Kong in July and yesterday saw flights for £455 on Lufthansa but today they have gone up to £605. Absolutely gutted I didn't book...not sure if to book tonight or wait until next Thursday hmmm

Not sure if true but apparently Tuesday is cheapest and Friday is most expensive.